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  • Statue of the Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Statue of the Republic, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the Statue of the Republic at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The 65-foot-high statue is mounted on a pedestal in the center of the Grand Basin with the Casino and a colonnade in the background, both with numerous smaller statues along their roofs. A small boat is approaching the statue on the right.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 28, Item 1

  • California Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    California Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the California Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It is a large, broad building with arches lining the front of the building, and a raised dome over the center. There is some foot-traffic on the paths in front of the building and near the ice cream soda stand just left of center.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 33, Item 1

  • Administration Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Administration Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the Administration Building and Columbian Fountain at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, taken across part of the Grand Basin. The building is two stories, with a large dome and statues lining the rooftops. The Columbian Fountain features a miniature ship with allegorical figures rowing and steering.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 43, Item 1

  • Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Woman's Building, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view across the lagoon of the Woman's Building at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The building is wide, mostly two-storied, with a colonnade composed of thin columns along the front facade.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 34, Item 1

  • Santa Maria replica, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Santa Maria replica, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of a replica of the Santa Maria at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The ship is docked in a small inlet, with the Casino in the background. There are people boarding the ship from the land side, and a rowboat with three people in white on the water side.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 35, Item 1

  • Irish Village entrance, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

    Irish Village entrance, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago

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    A view of the main entrance to the Irish Village sponsored by Lady Aberdeen at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The entrance is in the shape of a medieval castle, with crenallations, small towers, and a large arched entryway. There is a replica of Blarney Castle inside the village on the right. The walkway and benches in the foreground are crowded with people.

    mssLattaS, Box 117, Folder 32, Item 1